Key Members: Tom Phillips (g), Chris Galvan (g), Brendan "Ber" Galvan (v), various drummers auditioned
Existing Songs: The Mourning (rec.1994, rel.1994, 1997, and 2001)
Recordings: None
Significant Events: Formation Nov. 1989, songwriting process begins immediately
1990-1992
Key Members: Tom Phillips (g), Jim Chappell (d), Ber Galvan (v), Chad Peevy (b), James Whorton (d), Jason Stone (b), Kenny Thomas (g,v)
Existing Songs: Spectral Exile (not rec.), Woman Of Shadows (not rec.), Night Unbroken (not rec.), Bound By Depression (not rec.), Dying (not rec.),Shores Of Desolation (rec. 1994, rel. 1994, 2001), Into The Wells Of Sorrow (rec. 1994 and 1997, rel. 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2001), In Aeturnum (rec. 1994 and 2001, rel. 1994,1995, 2003-2005). La Mort DAmour (rec. 1994 and 1997, rel. 1994,1995, 1998, and 2001)
Recordings: Rehearsal recordings
Significant Events: Co-founder Chris Galvan departs, While Heaven Wept namesake insurrected 1991 after several monikers, various line-up changes
1993-1997
Key Members: Tom Phillips (g,v,k), Jon Paquin (d), (Gabe Funston) (b), Kevin Hufnagel (g), Daniel Ingerson (b), Scott Loose (g)
Existing Songs: Sorrow Of The Angels (rec. 1994, rel. 1994, 1995, and 2001), On Earth It Is Done (rec. 1994), Sailing Within (rec. 1994), Lost In Retrospect (rec. 1994), This Tower Fallen (not rec.), Under Darkened Wings (not rec.), To Grieve Forever (rec. 1994), September (rec. 1997, rel. 1998, 2001), Thus With A Kiss I Die (rec. 1997, rel. 1998 and 2001), Unplenitude (rec. 1997, rel. 2001), Cantique De Jean Racine (rec. 1997), Of Empires Forlorn (rec. 2001, rel. 2003-2005)
Recordings: Rehearsal recordings, Scenecubator comp. (Open Eye Records, 1994), Into The Wells Of Sorrow 7 (Open Eye Records, 1994), Lovesongs Of The Forsaken demo CS (self-released, 1994), Lovesongs Of The Forsaken MCD, (Sinistrari Records, 1995), Funeral Aspects comp. (Private release UK, 1995), Time Brings Only Sadness comp. (Private release UK, 1995), While Heaven Wept/Cold Mourning split 7 (Game Two Records, 1997).
Significant Events: First professional recordings and releases, first live appearances, various line-up changes
1998-2004
Key Members: Tom Phillips (g,v,k), Jon Paquin (d), Jim Murad (b), Scott Waldrop (g), Jim Hunter (b), Scott Loose (g), Michelle Loose (k), Trevor Schrotz (d), Phil Bloxam (d), Jason Gray (d), Jake Bodnar (k)
Existing Songs: The Drowning Years (rec. 2001, rel. 2003-2005), Soulsadness (rec. 2001, rel. 2003-2005), Voice In The Wind (rec. 2001, rel. 2003-2005), Epistle No. 81 (rec. 2001, rel. 2003-2005), The Furthest Shore (rec. 2005, rel. 2009), Vast Oceans Lachrymose (rec. 2003, 2005, rel. 2009)
Recordings: Rehearsal Recordings, Demos, Sorrow Of The Angels (Eibon Records, 1998), At The Mountains Of Madness comp. (The Miskatonic Foundation, 1999), Chapter One: 1989-1999 2LP Anthology (Metal Supremacy Records, 2002), The Drowning Years 7 (Maniacal Records, 2002), Knuckletracks comp. (BWBK CAN, 2003), Obscure Sombre Doom Fuzz Comp (Obscure Sombre Records CAN, 2003), Terrorized comp (Terrorizer Magazine, UK 2004), Of Empires Forlorn CD (Eibon Records 2003, Rage Of Achilles Records 2003-2004, Rock Machine Records 2005)
Significant Events: Alliance with Eibon Records formed, first full-length release, various live appearances (USA), various line-up changes, signing with Rage Of Achilles Records, second full-length release, more live appearances, first European Tour, more line-up changes, Daniel Ingerson (b), Juan Somarriba (g), Angelo Tringali (g), Frederic Provoost (k) guest at select live dates
2004-present
Key Members: Tom Phillips (g,v,k), Rain Irving (v), Jim Hunter (b), Scott Loose (g), Michelle Schrotz (k,v), Trevor Schrotz (d)
Existing Songs: To Wander The Void (rec. 2005, rel. 2009), Living Sepulchre (Rec. 2005, rel. 2009), The Mourning Eterne (rec. 2005), Vessel (rec. 2005, rel. 2009), Vast Oceans Lachrymose Epilogue (rec. 2009, rel. 2009), Destroyer Of Solace, King Of The Sunken Halls, The Memory Of Bleeding, Hour Of Reprisal, Fear Of Infinity, Into Catatonia, Finality, Untitled 1-7
Recordings: Vast Oceans Lachrymose (Cruz Del Sur Music, 2009 and Maniacal Records, 2009)
Significant Events: Rage Of Achilles Records folds, signing with Black Lotus, Black Lotus Records folds, signing with Cruz Del Sur Music, preparations for 4th album Fear Of Infinity begin, preparations for 20th anniversary in 2009 commence, line-up stable! (for now!)
RELATED ARTISTS: Solstice (UK), Twisted Tower Dire, October 31, Revelation, Altura, Every Waking Hour, Arise From Thorns, Brave, Forty Days Longing, The Fifth Season (US), Grey Division Blue, Dysrhythmia, Euclid Street, Grand Belials Key, Parasitic Infestation, Cold Mourning, Whispering Gallery, Modulus, Hellion (DC), Fell On Within, Polaris, Slough Feg
Ah thats quite coool then! I've been living in Germany all my life, so had alot of good gigs I could attend. And lets face it, here in England, when a band comes, they go to London. Good to see Birmingham is getting some more decent bands and such!
Thank you for the add!Eternal Hails! Mighty and superior you are,and you will always be! Epic,Romantic,Heavy and Eternal! Regards from the Holy Grounds of Hellas! Respect and Honor!
hey guys, just ordered your disc so I'll have it within the week now. The samples sound great, too bad I wasn't just a little closer to PA to check out a gig in January, but perhaps someday in the future :)
hi guys Oscar CANOMETAL from Chile south America wow great influencies ..great songs ...years i have not the chance to listen a very good band like you. bye friens good luck
Doom will never die, DOOMRAISER too! As one door closes, another opens. Valerio has decided to leave the band; he wants to concentrate more on his other projects. We all wish Valerio the best of luck with his new vocation. He was, and remains, a formidable guitarist and was an integral part of DOOMRAISER.
However, it is with great pleasure that DOOMRAISER announce that Valerio’s replacement is to be none other than our good friend and brother, the fearsomely talented musician Willer. He played bass with evil blacksters Grimness and he’s involved in Black Land, an awesome and obscure heavy psychedelic band from Rome. Practices have been going very well, and Willer is already adding a new, acid and exciting dimension to the band as a whole. His first gig will be at Sinister Noise Club in Rome on the 21th November: a special and drunken night celebrating the birthday of one of the most important Italian underground rock scene club!
How are you doing. I got your new album last week...WOW!!! What a great record...Vessel is a beautifull song with very cool vocal harmonies. And To wander the void(The Apparition...hehe...) Keep up the good work.
That is great news and would love for you to make it here one day soon. The landscapes would definately inspire you!!!! Arohanui and have a fantastic weekend in your part of the world. Jules~GoldenWolf~xxx
Hi thanks for the add and greetings from France.This evening, Friday, November 13th, KIPLING will be live in TAPAGE NOCTURNE radio show to speak to us about their album " LIVES AND WALLS " + a compound program of :KATATONIA ,WINGER ,KIPLING (2 tracks) ,ABINAYA ,MOB RULES ,NOSTRADAMEUS ,KLANG ,DARK AGE ,WHILE HEAVEN WEPT ,SUICIDAL ANGELS ,SLAYER ,NILE ,LOST SOUL ,NERVECELL and THE RED CHORD..
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Hi,Thanks so much for the add!Love your songs,they are beautiful............Grts and cheers,Erica.
